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…features of this year’s convention included a Cosplay Central (similar to New York Comic Con), Gundam Expo, and an arcade section. The most popular fandoms for cosplay were Chainsaw Man, Spy x Family, and Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure. While masks were required, please note that some cosplayers took off their masks for photographs. Here are our some of our favorite cosplays from the convention. If you see yourself or someone you know, contact us! We s…

…nce of pop. (See all Dragonball costumes…) Plus ultra! Bakugo and Deku are ready to fight. (See all My Hero Academia costumes…) This Junko cosplayer is the ultimate fashionista! We love the addition of the punk accessories. (See all Danganronpa costumes…) What a cool samurai build! Taken by Alberto. This Ryu and Chun Li cosplayers are ready to take to the streets. (See all Street Fighter costumes…) Taken by Alberto. This armor is both beautiful an…

…pieces. To adhere the pattern pieces together, cover all of the edges with rubber cement. Allow the rubber cement to become tacky, and stick them together. You will be able to reposition your pieces until you are satisfied with their shape using rubber cement. If you would like to reinforce your edges, use hot glue to do so. Make sure you are attaching your pieces together using the numbers along the sides and matching them together. Each pattern…

…s, including but not limited to the Addams Family and his cartoons for The New Yorker. In one of the side rooms of the upper level is an exhibit titled Out of the Darkness: Comic Art in the Times of Covid. This exhibit shines a spotlight on the work of young artists. In another room is the Cosplay Creator’s Lab, a working maker workshop with several creations on display. We spotted Peggy Carter’s Captain Britain costume from “What If?”, Pennywise’…

…with a killer Buffy (see costume) cosplay. 5. The Bride from Kill Bill Sometimes all a girl needs is a killer yellow two-piece outfit and a thirst for revenge. The Bride from Kill Bill (see costume) has both. 6. Katniss Everdeen The Hunger Games series may be finished, but that doesn’t mean that Katniss Everdeen (see costume) doesn’t still kick some major Panem butt! Also, you can probably make a Katniss costume with lots of things you already hav…

…of the country. He’s both too clever and too stubborn for his own good at times. See Edward Elric costume guide 20. Louise Belcher From Bob’s Burgers, Louise Belcher makes for a good cosplay due to the combination of her simple costume and winning personality. And who doesn’t love the Belchers? See Louise Belcher costume guide 21. Poison Ivy Are DC cosplays hugely popular or is it just us? Sure, Marvel might dominate the box office with the Aveng…

…blow dry it the rest of the way on a VERY LOW SETTING. It’s likely you’ll run into a few knots. DO NOT CUT THEM OUT. You can get rid of knots by dividing the knotted strands in two with your fingers and gently pulling at the knot down the middle. Cutting out knots in wigs leave you with less wig. Also, remember to comb the wig from the bottom to the top, as the strands are easier to untangle this way. Step 4: Cautious Styling Remember the moment…

…midweight stabilizer 5. Wonder Under stabilizer 6. Gold thread 7. White thread 8. Red thread 9. Small red gem cabochon 10. Turquoise craft paint 11. Mod Podge (glossy) 12. Tacky glue 13. 2 or 3 large pieces of thick foam (5mm preferable) 14. 2 large pieces of thin foam (1mm – 2mm) 15. Gold fabric paint (optional) 16. Velcro 17. Thin elastic 18. Thick waistband elastic 19. Gold spray paint 20. Polyurethane (glossy finish) 21. Sharpie marker 22. Bu…

…sweet. See Costume 7. Child’s Play Anyone who thinks realistic dolls are already creepy won’t like Chucky. As kids, most people wished their toys could come to life, but they might think twice about this after seeing Child’s Play. See Costume 6. It Pennywise the Dancing Clown would seem like an ordinary clown except for the fact that he hangs out in the drain sewer. As if clowns weren’t creepy enough, It takes it to a whole other level. See Costum…

…s entered the contest to show off their handiwork and style. Some posed, strutted, danced, or did skits on the stage. The crowd cheered every entry on, highlighting the true camaraderie at Flame Con. The judges awarded three top placements, plus a Creator category that specifically awarded outstanding craftsmanship. Pictured below are the winners of the contest. Following closing remarks, Crimson Kitty, a drag performer and judge of the cosplay co…